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LV05 YFW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,710 mi
Last recorded208,710 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 208,710 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 208,244 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 202,607 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside side loading door doesn't open from the outside

Pass 19 Mar 2019 197,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill has a hole caused by corrosion just outside of the nearside front sub frame mounting prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet release is deteriorated.

engine management lamp is on.

nearside seat belt is slow to retract.

Pass 22 May 2018 190,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 170,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 158,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer side wall perished and cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside of lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 158,395 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer side wall perished and cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside of lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 152,924 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 140,645 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 140,645 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 132,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 124,306 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 124,306 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 115,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 107,478 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 107,457 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2008 97,539 miles

n/s rack gaiter

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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LV05 YFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV05 YFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV05 YFW registered?

LV05 YFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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